VEREEN CARLISLE M

WO1 Carlisle "Corky" M. Vereen was a VHPA member who died after his tour in Vietnam on 11/26/2019 at the age of 76.1
Daytona Beach, FL
Flight Classes 67-501 and 67-21
Date of Birth 10/25/1943
Served in the U.S. Army
Served in Vietnam with 61 AHC in 68-69, 74 RAC in 71, 187 AHC in 71-72
Call signs in Vietnam STAR BLAZER, ALOFT, CRUSADER
This information was provided by Sammie Williams - obit

More detail on this person: Carlisle Major Vereen Jr age 76, or Corky as he was known to his friends, passed away November 26th 2019 in Daytona Beach, Fl. He was born October 25th 1943 in Stuttgart, AR to Carlisle and Virginia (Henderson) Vereen. Corky grew up in Latta, SC attended the Citadel before enlisting in the US Army to fight in Vietnam. He spent 3 years in Special Forces before going to flight school and becoming a Warrant Officer, flying both helicopters and fixed wing aircraft for the remainder of his career. Corky retired to North Myrtle Beach, SC after 20 years of active duty and began a career as a charter boat captain and pilot for hire. He spent the last 20+ years of his life in Daytona Beach, FL where he enjoyed fishing, spending time with friends and looking after his cats. Corky was also an avid reader and life-long learner. He is preceded in death by his parents and brother Charlie.

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Date posted on this site: 10/13/2025